Search

Column: Soto trade is so fitting for DC sports 08/03/2022 01:54pm • Juan Soto is gone. Just like Bryce Harper, Chris Webber and Champ Bailey before him. As a lifelong D.C. sports fan, though, this one just hits differently. The Washington Nationals' three-year free-fall from World Series champion to worst team in the majors hit rock bottom with the trade of So 7 Historic Bear Markets 08/01/2022 08:00pm • When the Bear ReturnsAfter smooth sailing for more than a decade, U.S. stocks have re-entered choppy waters. Volatility has picked up in the past couple of years after the 2020 bear market put an end to an 11-year bull market. The S&P 500 is down more than 14% year to date, making it near bear m 5 of the Best Stocks to Buy for August 08/01/2022 08:00pm • July was the best month for the stock market so far in 2022. Major indexes recovered a sizable portion of their year-to-date losses. Despite another large Federal Reserve interest rate hike, traders are seeing hope on the horizon. Inflation may be starting to show signs of peaking, and economic figu Should You Work During Medical School? 08/01/2022 08:00pm • Many students worry about how to pay for their education, particularly during periods of inflation and concerns about possible economic recession. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the average medical school debt for 2021 graduates was $200,000 -- excluding undergraduate deb How many credit cards should I have? Experts share their tips 08/01/2022 03:53pm • This content is sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA. There are so many different credit card options – so how many should you have in your wallet? And what are the benefits of having multiple credit cards? The average American has 3.06 credit cards, according to Walle Is the U.S. in a Recession? Watch for These Warning Signs 07/31/2022 08:00pm • After growing for six consecutive quarters following the short, steep, Covid-induced recession in early 2020, the U.S. gross domestic product slipped two quarters in a row this year -- by 1.4% in the first quarter and by 0.9% in the second quarter of 2022. It's clear the economy is beginning to slow Baltimore man sentenced for role in fraud schemes totaling over $1.2 million 07/31/2022 02:49pm • A Baltimore man who admitted taking part in schemes to defraud over $1.2 million through identity theft and fraudulent business loan applications has been sentenced to over five years in prison. While on probation for previous fraud schemes, the defendant committed additional fraud and identify t How to Handle Retirement With Rising Inflation 07/28/2022 08:00pm • In January 2022, the cost-of-living-adjustment for Social Security was 5.9%, the highest rate of increase in the last 40 years. The percentage went up to accommodate the rising cost of goods and services. With inflation hitting grocery store shelves, gas stations and housing markets, among other pla 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy 07/28/2022 08:00pm • These high-yield dividend stocks are sure to pay off.There are two schools of thought when it comes to dividend investing. The first one focuses on targeting stocks with higher-than-average records of dividend growth. These are companies that may not pay a high dividend but have a track record of co Can You Retire on $1 Million? Here's How Far It Will Go 07/27/2022 08:00pm • Becoming a millionaire seems like a surefire way to live comfortably. However, if you are no longer working, just how long will a million dollars last in retirement? The answer depends on a number of factors, but some financial experts say you shouldn't count on a million dollars sustaining a long r 7 Stress-Free Ways to Maximize Credit Card Rewards 07/27/2022 08:00pm • Credit card rewards can be a great way to get some extra cash back, earn discounted travel and more. To make the most of their rewards, credit card enthusiasts employ sophisticated ways to squeeze as much value out of each point and mile they earn. But if you're new to credit card rewards, the learn Best ETFs to Buy in All 11 Market Sectors 07/26/2022 08:00pm • ETFs help you drill down deeper into the stock market sectors.Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, that track stocks in one of the 11 stock sectors are a simple and cost-effective way to gain access to an entire slice of the stock market, while avoiding the potential downside of one company's troubles ha Survey: Nearly 77% Are Significantly Concerned About Back-to-School Expenses 07/26/2022 08:00pm • A mid-July survey by U.S. News & World Report shows that more than three-quarters of Americans -- about 77% -- are moderately or very worried about being able to pay for back-to-school expenses. Add those who are at least a little worried, and the total who are concerned jumps to nearly an astou Joint finances: Are they right for you and your spouse? 07/25/2022 05:08pm • Sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA. You’ve walked down the aisle, said “I do,” cut the cake and officially tied the knot. While marital bliss is surely underway (or imminent) – it may be time to talk about if combining finances is the right choice for you and your How to Spot Counterfeit Money 07/24/2022 08:00pm • Cash isn't as popular as it used to be, but that hasn't put counterfeiters out of business. A 2020 survey cited in a recent Federal Reserve report showed that showed U.S. consumers used cash for only 19% of their transactions. It's harder to find actual statistics showing how much cash is counterfei